Went to my first signing as the person giving the autograph rather than the person seeking the autograph. Pretty cool. Unloaded all but one copy of Viva Las Bas Boys! – yay!
Met Jordan – she’s lovely. Met Walt and Alison – yes, they need a better vacation planner because visiting Atlanta in July (almost August) with press passes still qualifies as work even if you called it a vacation. Met some of the very friendly folks I chat with here and on PBR, such as Alyssa, Stacy and Jennifer Y. Visited with Ms. Booksquare for 2 seconds – since I owe her a drink, I know she’ll find me later. Met authors and readers – always fun – and am forgetting to name someone specifically, so I apologize in advance for any oversight. I’ll have photos to post later.
And, ummm, acted as author Susan Donovan’s PR person. I was supposed to sit next to Susan at the signing. I showed up. Her books showed up. Her fans showed up. She did not. Had to field many questions about her whereabouts. Not knowing Susan, I was more than a bit tempted to make crap up. I refrained…somehow. But, really, she owes me money because many a disgruntled fan grumbled at me for her no-show.
Tomorrow the workshops start…
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Good for you, one copy left.
Looking forward to reading Viva Las BB.
Sure you are having fun.
Sorry about Susan – I love her books too.
by Karen T. July 27th, 2006 at 6:38 amCongrats to your first booksigning.
I am sorry to hear that about Susan. Such a thing happened also at this years RT and several poor neighbor authors had to answer all the questions.
Good to hear that you have a good time.
by Danny July 27th, 2006 at 6:56 amIt sounds like I am missing out on a lot of fun!!! Congrats on your successfully book signing…if I was there I would have taken your last book..LOL
by Kathleen July 27th, 2006 at 8:17 amSounds like a great time. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Congratulations on your success.
by Lori D. July 27th, 2006 at 8:24 amCongrats on “unloading” all those copies of VLBB!! Like Sally Field so famously said,
“You like me! You really like me!”
So, is the “famous author signing autographs” gig everything you thought it would be?!
And on the Susan no-show, I would not have been able to help myself…I’m thinking I would be telling about alien abductions, tequila hangovers, time-of-the-month emergencies or reaaally long bathroom breaks!! Juuust kidding!
by Angie July 27th, 2006 at 8:25 amStill, wish I could be there. I would love to meet you and some of the regulars who hang out here!
Congrats on your first booksigning and having sold almost all your copies. Hope you have more fun as the conference continues!
by Sanjay July 27th, 2006 at 10:54 amCongrats on the book signing. Sounds like the coference is fun.
by Amy S. July 27th, 2006 at 1:13 pmSounds like you are having a good time.
by Estella Kissell July 27th, 2006 at 2:20 pmHope nothing serious happened to Susan. Sorry you had to put up with crap.
Anyway, Glad you are having fun. And you sold out almost all your books.
by Helen Mac July 27th, 2006 at 3:57 pmSounds like your day was a success. It must be fun to chat with fans who want to discuss YOUR book! Enjoy the rest of your time at the conference.
by Jennifer K. July 28th, 2006 at 12:18 amIt was great meeting you!
by Jennifer Y. July 28th, 2006 at 12:24 amSounds like a great book signing for the first time! Wish I could have been there to buy that last book!
by Jodi July 28th, 2006 at 2:43 amHi, Very Nice Website! Congrats on the sale of your books. It sounds like a fun time.
by Maria T. July 28th, 2006 at 6:09 amENJOY YOURSELF AND YOUR SUCCESS!
by Laurie G July 28th, 2006 at 6:46 amSounds like a great time!
by Marlene Breakfield July 28th, 2006 at 8:06 amMarlene
Best wishes for your continued success. Have fun in Atlanta.
by Brenda R. July 28th, 2006 at 11:55 amYou didn’t unload your books. You found good homes for them.
by Maureen July 28th, 2006 at 1:40 pmsounds like you had a great time. Sorry about Susan. I love her books too
by Judy F July 28th, 2006 at 5:13 pmCongrats on your first booksigning! I wish you much success.
by Tara W July 28th, 2006 at 7:02 pmI wish you much success in the future. Glad your signing was good. Sorry you had to deal with the no-show Susan issue.
by Joanne V. July 28th, 2006 at 7:29 pmYou deserve all of your success!!
by Kathleen July 29th, 2006 at 7:48 pmI am glad to here you were so successful. That is so great!
by Cherie Japp July 30th, 2006 at 5:04 pmCool on all the books sales of yours!! Hope Susan is ok!
by Cathie July 30th, 2006 at 6:56 pmIt was really great to meet you HelenKay. You were so easy to talk to and I’m glad you sold so many books. That’s wonderful news.
by Stacy ~ July 30th, 2006 at 10:02 pmIt was great meeting you too. You and your husband are adorable.
by Jordan July 31st, 2006 at 11:09 pmHelenKay,
Congratulations on your successful book signing! It must have felt good to be there as the autographer rather than the autographee. Yes I know those are not real words, but you know what I mean lol.
by Zara August 2nd, 2006 at 12:18 am